‘Football for Peace’ academy opens in Juba
‘Football for Peace’ academy opens in Juba
The power of sport to inhibit conflict and promote cohesion has become increasingly appreciated by the people of South Sudan. According to the UNICEF statistics; approximately 900,000 children have been internally displaced…
Civil Society activist call for speedy PA implementation
The success of the Sustainable Development Goals, will depend, in part, on how well stakeholders invest and support the young girls of today, according to the UN Population Fund (UNFPA). The announcement was made as the…
Returnee households in Rumbek receive aid packages
DATE: 19.9.2016. DURATION: 4:35 seconds. LANGUAGE: English. PRODUCER: Luka William Athiel. Authorities in the Pibor region say they are working hard to promote peaceful co-existence among the bordering communities in greater…
UN peacekeepers rescue capsized boat in Nile
UN peacekeepers rescue capsized boat in Nile
UNMISS Bangladesh Force Marine Unit (BANFMU) has carried out a successful rescue operation for a capsized boat and crew in Malakal on the Nile River. The boat coming from Wau Shilluk was travelling against the tide to a…
UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, addresses a press conference in the UNMISS Tomping base
UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, addresses a press conference in the UNMISS Tomping base
Mr. Adama Dieng, UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, addresses a press conference in the UNMISS Tomping base in Juba (for more photographs, click here). During the course of the past week the SA was on a recce…
Media Briefing by Mr. Adama Dieng, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide on his visit to South Sudan
Media Briefing by Mr. Adama Dieng, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide on his visit to South Sudan
Media Briefing by Mr. Adama Dieng, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide on his visit to South Sudan Juba, Republic of South Sudan, 11 November 2016 Acting Spokesperson Shantal Persaud - Good afternoon…
Peace Commission plans national peace and reconciliation dialogue
A two day awareness workshop on the general mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan has opened in Juba. The forum draws together 60 members of the South Sudan Scouts Association to equip them with knowledge on…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.143
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.143
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.143
UN Humanitarian Office calls for 'emergency procedures' to allow unrestricted humanitarian access
The success of the Sustainable Development Goals, will depend, in part, on how well stakeholders invest and support the young girls of today, according to the UN Population Fund (UNFPA). The announcement was made as the…
Yei religious leader pleads for a peace
Yei religious leader pleads for a peace
The Bishop of the Episcopal church of South Sudan in Yei diocese is desperately pleading with the country’s leaders to bring peace to Yei. “All I beg for is peace this coming Christmas,” pleads Bishop Hillary Adeba Luate…
Scouts attend awareness workshop on UNMISS mandate in South Sudan.
A two day awareness workshop on the general mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan has opened in Juba. The forum draws together 60 members of the South Sudan Scouts Association to equip them with knowledge on…
UN engages civil society on conflict prevention and community security in Rumbek
UN engages civil society on conflict prevention and community security in Rumbek
In an attempt to restore and maintain peaceful coexistence among communities, the UNDP, in partnership with the UNMISS organized a two day workshop for more than 40 members of various civil society groups on the topics of…